General Ford Ranger Discussion General discussion of the Ford Ranger that does not fit in any other sub-forum.

Brake clunk.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 29, 2011
  #1  
StxDangerRanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
RF Veteran
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 6,315
Likes: 8
From: Michigan
Brake clunk.

Again with the brakes. I really have no idea what it is this time, However. Whenever i'm turning the wheel (Left or Right, Doesn't matter) and my foot is on the brake, (anywhere from 1/4 pedal to full) i hear a series of clunks as the wheel turns. I can hear it on turns, going up and down hills. all that fun junk. however it makes no noise at all when its going strait.
Anyone experienced this before? Sh*t thats been replaced: Pads, passenger side Caliper, ball joints as of last year. Bearings aren't too bad, but they need to be replaced in a few months. The only thing i can think is the Pad in the Knuckle again.
Anyone else got some thoughts?
 
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2011
  #2  
acemavrick's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 663
Likes: 0
From: ky
could possibly be CV shafts to..
 
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2011
  #3  
StxDangerRanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
RF Veteran
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 6,315
Likes: 8
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by acemavrick
could possibly be CV shafts to..
I didn't think about that. I did U-joints like 2 years ago. if that makes any difference. Grease them every few months.
 
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2011
  #4  
rolsmojave3's Avatar
Level III Supporter
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,852
Likes: 3
From: Wisconsin
Sounds like U joints or balljoints. Jack it up and see whats loose. Caliper bolts tight?
 
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2011
  #5  
StxDangerRanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
RF Veteran
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 6,315
Likes: 8
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by rolsmojave3
Sounds like U joints or balljoints. Jack it up and see whats loose. Caliper bolts tight?
Calipers are good. Ball joints were new last year. U-joints have little play in them.
I did notice my inside Pad is floating again on the passenger side. Its wearing out where it sits in the knuckle. if it wears it too much, I'm gonna be super angry, cause i just put new knuckles in it last year.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2011
  #6  
rolsmojave3's Avatar
Level III Supporter
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,852
Likes: 3
From: Wisconsin
Wouldn't it be easier to just go look instead of asking us? I thought you were a mechanic also?
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2011
  #7  
StxDangerRanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
RF Veteran
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 6,315
Likes: 8
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by rolsmojave3
Wouldn't it be easier to just go look instead of asking us? I thought you were a mechanic also?
I am. but i'm working 10 hours a day, 6 days. I've looked at it as in, Yea, thats a CV shaft and it looks ok.
but i'm kinda baffled as to why its clunking again, i'll have to get it up in the air one night this week i'm not dead tired and look at the knuckle again.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2011
  #8  
04RangerDave's Avatar
JDM> RANGER
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 5,031
Likes: 3
From: RI
mine did this and the popping sound was from the Tie Rod ends
 

Last edited by 04RangerDave; Oct 31, 2011 at 09:04 AM.
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2011
  #9  
StxDangerRanger's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
RF Veteran
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 6,315
Likes: 8
From: Michigan
Originally Posted by 04RangerDave
mine did this and the popping sound was from the Tie Rod ends
Winner winner Chicken dinner.
I brought it over to my Old man, while my Fiance and Mom passed out candy, Him and i took it apart. Tie Rods we're shot.
Figures, it was the only thing i haven't replaced. Getting aligned tomorrow.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2011
  #10  
04RangerDave's Avatar
JDM> RANGER
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 5,031
Likes: 3
From: RI
Wirelessly posted

Atleast it was a cheap easy fix.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bradvr4
Drivetrain Tech
6
Apr 27, 2015 05:27 PM
airplaneman00
Drivetrain Tech
10
Dec 13, 2010 04:55 PM
oilersfan_39
Drivetrain Tech
2
Jul 11, 2006 02:33 PM
RedRanger02
Drivetrain Tech
8
Mar 9, 2006 03:15 PM
chukzie
Drivetrain Tech
4
Jun 18, 2005 09:43 AM




All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:56 AM.